Respiratory Therapy Program

A respiratory therapy degree program at Salisbury University offers students instruction in assisting and administering respiratory care procedures for patients and developing respiratory care plans under the supervision of physicians. In addition, students learn to supervise personnel, operate equipment, and maintain accurate records while consulting with other healthcare professionals. Students that graduate from the respiratory therapy degree program will have full knowledge in subjects like pathology of the respiratory system, clinical medicine, and therapeutic procedures, and be able to employ this knowledge to help respiratory patients. Get more details below including other Maryland colleges that offer respiratory therapy program.

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Salisbury University (SU)

7930 Eastern Ave, Suite 5, Baltimore, MD

SU is a public university that has a fair number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Salisbury, Maryland, in a predominantly suburban area. Over 8,400 students enroll at SU annually.

Areas of study offered at SU include:

• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Salisbury University. A score in a range of 1600 - 1820 on the SAT, or 22 - 26 for the ACT is common among accepted students. Roughly 50% of all students that applied were accepted at SU, with 29% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at salisbury.edu.

The tuition at SU varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $8,100 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 for the year. Housing is available for students and costs approximately $5,200 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The mascot for Salisbury University is the "Sea Gulls", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study offered, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.salisbury.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SU offers a bachelor's degree program in respiratory therapy.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Respiratory Therapists

Description

Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, respiratory therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 12.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 910
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $66770

Respiratory Therapy Technicians

Description

Provide respiratory care under the direction of respiratory therapists and physicians.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, respiratory therapy technicians employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -19.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $57760

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).